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By Adam McCully Clarion University was founded Sept. 10, 1867, as the Carrier Seminary of Western Pennsylvania. 16 years later it became the Clarion State Normal School. In 1915 the school become Clarion College and in the 1980’s the accreditation changed again, creating what is now known as Clarion University Despite the many changes in nomenclature, […]

The 18.9 mile trail connecting Emporium and St. Marys will be officially opened by the West Creek Recreational Trail Association on Monday August 7 at 11AM. The 13-year project provides four seasons of recreational opportunities. Walking, cycling, cross country skiing and snowmobiling are permitted on the trail which was funded by both public and private […]

The Pennsylvania Great Outdoors Visitors Bureau has announced their new Where Do the Locals Eat Contest through August 2017. Everybody likes to eat and there is no shortage of delicious foods or fantastic places to dine in the PA Great Outdoors region. The public is invited to submit their favorite dish and where to find […]

Are you a history buff? An antiquity aficionado? A devotee of days gone by? If so, you might be interested to know that one of the most decorated and celebrated historical societies in the Pennsylvania Great Outdoors region is celebrating its 50th anniversary. The Jefferson County Historical Society (JCHS) was founded in 1967. Several years […]

The new Straub Adventure Series #2 is now available through October. The series is tied to attractions in the PA Great Outdoors region and the PA Wilds. Helles Highway is linked to Wykoff Run Road and the Quehanna Highway and is a play on “Highway to Hell” a song made popular by the rock band […]

Bicycle racks now installed in downtown Emporium. Cameron County Chamber of Commerce, Emporium Borough and Cameron County School District joined forces in the project. Two racks donated for the project needed to be retrofitted for installation. Cameron County High School students Michael Clingan, Ebon Jackson, Josh Lane and Ryan Chilcote under the direction of Cameron […]

BROCKWAY – Nine seniors who received All-State football honors are among the 64 players who will take the field June 30 in the second annual Frank Varischetti All-Star game at Frank Varischetti Field in Brockway. Kane Wolves head coach Todd Silfies will lead the Allegheny Mountain League squad and Clarion Bobcasts head coach Larry Wiser […]

The interactive exhibits at the Punxsutawney Weather Discovery Center exist to fulfill their mission of presenting the science of weather in an easy-to-understand and enjoyable manner. When one is entertained while being educated, the lessons tend to be more easily absorbed and retained. Thus their exhibits are critical to what they do and must be […]

BreAnna Kirkland Liberto, 23, founder and director of Clarion Center for the Arts and a 2014 graduate of Clarion University, has been named the Small Business Administration’s Pittsburgh 2017 Young Entrepreneur of the Year. She will receive the award during a ceremony and open house from noon to 2 p.m. May 20 at Clarion’s 800 […]

By Adam McCully Since 1932, the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy (WPC) has been protecting Pennsylvania’s most prized resource: its inherent natural beauty. Chances are that you’ve seen the fruits of their labor yourself, though you may not have realized it. Whether you’ve already enjoyed the clear streams, lush forests, and abundant wildlife found in the Pennsylvania […]